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CHAIR OF THE DIVISION OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
Cook County Health
Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you. To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting. Job Summary The Chair of the Division of Gastroenterology (Division Chair) is responsible for the strategic development and the day-to-day operations of the division across Cook County Health (CCH), with primary emphasis on providing leadership oversight and ensuring the quality and accessibility of patient care delivered by the Division's clinical staff. Working with system leadership, the Division Chair develops a strategic vision for the Division's faculty and staff implementing programs and other initiatives that align with the mission and goals of CCH. The Division Chair guides the transformation of the division within the evolving healthcare environment.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining * Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals * Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings Discipline * Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels * Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements * Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements Supervision * Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices * Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements Management * Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success * Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure * Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements * Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary Typical Duties * Supervises credentialed providers and other division staff members. * Provides leadership oversight and guidance to and ensures the quality of patient care delivered by the Division's clinical staff with privileges. Promptly responds to patient complaints and concerns. * Provides strategic and operational leadership with responsibility and accountability across CCH. * Ensures the timely completion of ongoing and focused professional evaluations for all credentialed providers. * Assumes responsibility for compliance of the division regarding quality assurance, risk management, academic, and clinical responsibilities. * Assists with establishes metric standards and drives outcomes in quality and safety related to gastroenterology and hepatology. * Collaborates with administrative, nursing and any other clinical disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care. * Educates, supervises, and evaluates residents and/or fellows assigned to all Gastroenterology services and participates in the organization and development of relevant teaching activities, as assigned. * Participates in the education, evaluation, and supervision of medical students from affiliate medical schools and universities as assigned. * Responsible for guiding faculty development, mentoring faculty and trainees, evaluating and managing the clinical teaching and educational (including medical students, residents and/or fellows and continuing education) activities of the division. * Formulates and manages the capital and operating budget expenditure process of the division. * Participates in other administrative responsibilities at departmental or institutional level as assigned by the Department Chair. * Conducts regular division staff meetings. * Assists the Department Chair with the development and implementation of strategic staffing, patient care and operational initiatives. * Provides direct patient care as an attending physician to inpatients and outpatients of CCH. * Participates in core academic, clinical, and administrative activities and maintain their skills based on measurable local and national standards, including activities to support the scholarly mission of CCH. * Complies with departmental and institutional policies and accept academic, clinical, and administrative assignments as per hospital bylaws as well as external regulatory bodies * Participates in Quality Assurance/Process Improvement activities, didactics, and clinical case conference. * Attends core departmental educational or Quality Assurance conferences. * Demonstrates and maintains attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with patients and staff in a culturally diverse work environment. * Maintains an active clinical load of at least 60%. * Performs other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Medicine.
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